Snow Canyon claims state championship with 50-41 win over Dixie at Dixie State College Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, Chris Caldwell, The Spectrum & Every day Information
The 2022-23 highschool boys basketball season will get underway this week for 6A, 5A and 4A groups after the conclusion of the soccer season this previous weekend. To organize followers for the upcoming season, the Deseret Information has put collectively capsules for each staff in 4A. Each coach was invited to take part and submit data.
The area rankings are primarily based on coaches preseason projections.
There are three new head basketball coaches in 4A this 12 months: Tyler Monks (Cedar); Kent Fairborn (Crimson Cliffs); and Brennon Schweikart (Hurricane).
Listed below are the 4A groups and gamers to observe this upcoming season.
Area 10
1. Dixie Flyers
Head coach: Tyler Roberts (fifth 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 19-6 (second in Area 10 with a 9-3 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 2 in 4A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Snow Canyon, 50-41, within the 4A championship
2022 offense: 57 ppg (No. 7 in 4A)
2022 protection: 48.3 ppg (No. 2 in 4A)
Returning starters: Three
Returning contributors:
Kyle Lemke, Heart, Jr.
Jordan Roberts, PG, Jr.
Grant Carter, Guard, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Breckon Robinson, Guard, Jr.
John Southwick, Guard, So.
Coach remark: Love the best way this staff competes and the chemistry they've collectively.
2. Snow Canyon Warriors
Head coach: Doug Meacham (fifth 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 24-2 (first in Area 10 with a 10-2 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 1 in 4A
2022 postseason: beat Dixie, 50-41, within the 4A championship
2022 offense: 58.1 ppg (No. 6 in 4A)
2022 protection: 45.5 ppg (No. 1 in 4A)
Returning starters: Two
Returning contributors:
Owen Mackay. G, Jr.
Will Warner, G, Sr.
Cy Meacham, G, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Luke Hamlin, G, Sr.
Karter Murdock, G, Sr.
Bear Leavitt, F, Sr.
Drey Smith, G, Jr.
Coach remark: This group of men all have a motor and want to play protection, which can give us an amazing likelihood to be there down the stretch. Their potential to maneuver the ball and combat for our staff photographs is a particular power. I’m trying ahead to watching these guys develop collectively this 12 months.
3. Crimson Cliffs Mustangs
Head coach: Kent Fairborn (1st 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 14-9 (third in Area 10 with a 7-5 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 5 in 4A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Sky View, 68-58, within the 4A quarterfinals.
2022 offense: 62.2 ppg (No. 3 in 4A)
2022 protection: 58.5 ppg (No. 8 in 4A)
Returning starters: One
Returning contributors:
Jordan Eaton, F, Sr.
Houston Johnsen F/C, Sr.
Phoenix McWillis F, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Luke Johnson, G, Jr.
Trevor Taylor, G/F, Soph.
Steele Barben, G, Jr.
Jace Sweeten, F, Jr.
4. Desert Hills Thunder
Head coach: Chris Allred (third 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 7-15 (tied for sixth in Area 10 with a 3-9 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 10 in 4A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Cedar, 70-62, within the 4A first spherical
2022 offense: 48.4 ppg (No. 12 in 4A)
2022 protection: 53.2 ppg (No. 4 in 4A)
Returning starters: Three
Returning contributors:
Lincoln Holmes, Guard, Sr.
Boston Holbrook, Guard, Sr.
Chomp Jones, Guard, Sr.
Eli Allred, Guard, Jr.
Coach remark: We're excited to have a number of key gamers coming back from final 12 months’s staff. We glance to have the ability to play with larger maturity and urgency.
5. Cedar Metropolis Reds
Head coach: Tyler Monks (1st 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 13-11 (fourth in Area 10 with a 6-6 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 7 in 4A
2022 postseason: misplaced to Dixie, 41-34, within the 4A quarterfinals
2022 offense: 61.5 ppg (No. 4 in 4A)
2022 protection: 59.2 ppg (No. 10 in 4A)
Returning starters: One
Returning contributors:
Stockton Albrecht, Guard, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Ty Bronson, F, Sr.
Boston Garret, G, Sr.
Nathan Rogers, G, Sr.
Landon Kreitzer, G, Jr.
Coach remark: We may have some new faces, however we anticipate to compete at a excessive degree each recreation.
6. Pine View Panthers
Head coach: Ryan Eves (seventh 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 8-14 (tied for sixth in Area 10 with a 3-9 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 9 in 4A
2022 postseason: misplaced to Hurricane, 53-49, within the 4A first spherical
2022 offense: 49.7 ppg (No. 10 in 4A)
2022 protection: 55.4 ppg (No. 6 in 4A)
Returning starters: Two
Returning contributors:
Nash Schroeder, Guard, Jr.
Griffen Shepherd Ahead, Jr.
Kanyon Dickinson, Guard, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Tim Lengthy, Ahead, Sr.
Weston Watkins, Guard, Sr.
Trevor Condie, Ahead, Jr.
Camden Smith, Ahead, Jr.
Devin Williams, Guard, Jr.
Adam Moore, Guard, So.
Coach remark: Wanting ahead to teaching these guys this 12 months. We had some success this summer season and want to construct off of that. Area 10 is at all times a grind and with us enjoying a lot of the Area 11 groups as properly we'll see how we stack up in opposition to the perfect groups in 4A. We're excited for the problem.
7. Hurricane Tigers
Head coach: Brennon Schweikart (1st 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 12-12 (fifth in Area 10 with a 4-8 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 8 in 4A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Snow Canyon, 58-34, within the 4A quarterfinals
2022 offense: 49.5 ppg (No. 11 in 4A)
2022 protection: 54.8 ppg (No. 5 in 4A)
Returning starters: None
Returning contributors:
Nifai Iloa, F, Sr.
Owen Iloa, F, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Mason Gilberg, G, Sr.
Chestyn Tebbs, G, Jr.
Cayleb Jackman, F, Jr.
RJ Wright, G, Sr.
Carter Ashby, G, Sr.
Coach remark: There's a buzz across the program and we're unbelievably excited to get the season rolling. We have now lots of nice younger males who wish to play exhausting and quick.
Area 11
1. Sky View Bobcats
Head coach: Kirk Hillyard (thirteenth 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 16-8 (third in Area 11 with a 6-4 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 4 in 4A
2022 postseason: misplaced to Snow Canyon, 47-45, within the 4A semifinals
2022 offense: 64.5 ppg (No. 1 in 4A)
2022 protection: 59.5 ppg (No. 11 in 4A)
Returning starters: 4
Returning contributors:
Hayden Howell SG, Sr.
Logan Deal C, Sr.
Carter Davis SG, Sr.
Tanner Davis, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Brooks Rigby Ahead/Heart, Sr.
Kendrick Terrell Wing, Sr.
Coach remark: Leaning on our expertise of 4 returning starters and loads of backups to have a profitable season.
2. Ridgeline RiverHawks
Head coach: Kyle Day (4th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 18-6 (first in Area 11 with a 8-1 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 3 in 4A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Dixie, 56-47, within the 4A semifinals
2022 offense: 63.8 ppg (No. 2 in 4A)
2022 protection: 51 ppg (No. 3 in 4A)
Returning starters: None
Returning contributors:
Carson Cox, G/F, Jr.
Luke Sorenson, F, Sr.
Zach Skinner, G, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Grady Workman, G, Sr.
Jagger Francom, C, Jr.
Cam Blotter, G, Jr.
Coach remark: I'm excited to see how this staff grows all year long. We have now group of men that play with pleasure and a love of the sport. As normal, we're excited to play a troublesome preseason schedule in opposition to larger faculties all through the state and compete in a really aggressive area and classification.
3. Logan Grizzlies
Head coach: Mitch Argyle (2nd 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 8-15 (fourth in Area 11 with a 4-6 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 11 in 4A
2022 postseason: misplaced to Inexperienced Canyon, 59-42, within the 4A first spherical
2022 offense: 55.8 ppg (No. 8 in 4A)
2022 protection: 60.4 ppg (No. 13 in 4A)
Returning starters: One
Returning contributors:
Justin Anderson, G, Sr.
Carson Tuft, G, Sr.
Jordan Little one, W, Jr.
Jalen Argyle, W, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Sidon Abai, G, Sr.
Kru Kennington, P, Sr.
Will Parkinson, W, Jr.
Coach remark: A enjoyable group of younger males that play for one another.
4. Inexperienced Canyon Wolves
Head coach: Logan Brown (2nd 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 14-10 (second in Area 11 with a 7-3 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 6 in 4A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Ridgeline, 75-44, within the 4A quarterfinals
2022 offense: 59.7 ppg (No. 5 in 4A)
2022 protection: 59.7 ppg (No. 12 in 4A)
Returning starters: One
Returning contributors:
Jared Anderson, G, Jr.
Ben Elston, G, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Isaac Filimoehala, F, Jr.
Jaxson Drysdale, F, Jr.
Dylan Davis , G, Sr.
Jackson Penigar, F, Jr.
Kyran Hoffman, G, Jr.
Mitch Larson , G, Sr.
Owen Odom, G, So.
Dewey Egan, G, Jr.
Gavin Crane, G, Fr.
Coach remark: We have now a younger and energetic staff that may be very balanced. Our staff has performed lots of basketball collectively as they've grown up. Our gamers have actually achieved job of growing within the offseason and connecting on and off the courtroom.
5. Mountain Crest Mustangs
Head coach: Chandler Smith (2nd 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 3-19 (sixth in Area 11 with a 2-8 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 13 in 4A
2022 postseason: misplaced to Sky View, 70-48, within the 4A first spherical
2022 offense: 44.2 ppg (No. 13 in 4A)
2022 protection: 55.5 ppg (No. 7 in 4A)
Returning starters: 4
Returning contributors:
Oliver Nethercott, Guard, Sr.
Trevis Leiser, Small Ahead, Sr.
Hunter Pugmire, Heart, Sr.
Ray Robins, Guard, Sr.
Joseph Hunsaker, Guard, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Josh Arnell, Guard, Jr.
Rigdon Anderson, Guard, Jr.
Kaden Hess, Guard, Sr.
Jaxon Murray, Guard, Sr.
Ada McBride, Guard, Sr.
6. Bear River Bears
Head coach: Reggie Shaw (4th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 6-16 (fifth in Area 11 with a 2-7 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 12 in 4A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Crimson Cliffs, 80-70, within the 4A first-round
2022 offense: 52.8 ppg (No. 9 in 4A)
2022 protection: 58.5 ppg (No. 9 in 4A)
Returning starters: Two
Returning contributors:
Denver Reese, Ahead/Guard, Sr.
Kyver Jensen, Guard, Jr.
Gehrig Marble, Ahead, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Jace Roberts, Guard, Jr.
Owen Olsen, Guard, Jr.
Brayden Ritter, Ahead, Jr.
Heath Brown, Ahead, Jr.
Coach remark: We misplaced lots of seniors final 12 months and are returning only a few gamers with varsity expertise. Our youngsters have labored actually exhausting this offseason, and have actually excessive expectations. It is going to be thrilling to observe our younger gamers emerge because the season progresses.
4A Unbiased
Layton Christian Eagles
Head coach: Bobby Porter (twenty second 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 20-7 (first in Area 13 with a 10-0 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 1 in 3A
2022 postseason: Beat Grantsville, 48-46, within the 3A championship
2022 offense: 63.8 ppg (No. 1 in 3A)
2022 protection: 55.5 ppg (No. 12 in 3A)
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